Jethro vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jet, Jeth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jethro Rank #1,082
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jethro ___

  • Jethro James
  • Jethro Lee
  • Jethro Cole
  • Jethro Blue
  • Jethro Reid
  • Jethro Grey

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jethro

Ezra Elijah Moses Miriam Ruth

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Theodore mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jethro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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